March 4, 2020 Show What You Know about the Constitution!

This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination, right to remain silent and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice.

• 3rd
• 6th
• 10th
• 5th

This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.

• 6th
• 7th
• 9th
• 10th

This amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment

• 3rd
• 5th
• 7th
• 8th

This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.

• 1st
• 2nd
• 7th
• 8th 

This amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.

• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 7th

This amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.

• 1st
• 4th
• 9th
• 10th

What does "due process of law" mean?

• the government must follow rules as it carries out the law
• if you're accused of a crime, the law does not guarantee your rights
• if you are accused of a crime, the law requires you to pay a fine
• the gov't cannot deny freedom to convicted criminals

What best describes Thomas Jefferson's belief about government and religion?

• religion should guide government policy
• religion and government should be separate
• taxes should pay for religious buildings
• only  members of a religion should be president

Which of these is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• determine the election process
• limit the power of government
• rewrite the Constitution
• outline the responsibilities of Congress

Which of these describes a federal system of government?

• Government is run by one political party.

• A single leader makes all of the government decisions.

• Power is shared by the national and state governments.

• Individual states have power over the national government.